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Easy Homemade Balsamic Dressing
5 from 15 votes

Easy Homemade Balsamic Dressing

This Easy Homemade Balsamic Dressing combines extra virgin olive oil, balsamic and red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper blended into a smooth emulsion. The dressing balances tangy vinegar with sweet honey and pungent garlic, suitable for salads or as a flavorful drizzle. Adjustments to sweetener and vinegar allow customization of tartness and sweetness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 68 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil, quality
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar plus extra to taste
  • 1-2 TBSP red wine vinegar
  • 2 TBSP Dijon mustard
  • 2-3 tsp honey (or sweetener or choice if vegan)
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled, smashed, and minced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

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  1. For an emulsified dressing. Add ingredients to a small food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Taste and feel free to adjust levels of balsamic and honey/sweetner to taste. I like mine with a kick of tartness from the vinegar (to make my salad pop!) but if you'd like it to taste a bit more like restaurant dressing, you can add a little extra oil and adjust the honey/sweetener to reach your sweet spot. The above measurements are my dream combo!
  3. Transfer to a lidded mason jar and pour over all your tasty salad creations!

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 1 cup; scale as needed.
  • Chilled dressing thickens; warm to room temp and shake before serving to thin.
  • Adjust vinegar and sweetener to suit your taste.

Nutrition Information

Calories 68kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 168mg (7%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 68

% Daily Value*

Calories 68kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Potassium 7mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.